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3 An Olympic Blog - Exercises
3 An Olympic Blog - Exercises
Do you remember the 2012 London Olympics? Check out this blogger's memories of a wonderful summer
of sport in the capital.
Preparation
Write the name of the Olympic sport or event in the box below the picture.
1…….. Mo Farah a. became the first Brtitish woman to win a boxing medal in the Olympics.
2…….. Jessica Ennis b. became the first disabled person to compete in the Olympics.
3…….. Nicola Adams c. won a gold medal in the heptathlon.
4…….. Usain Bolt d. won gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres.
5…….. Oscar Pistorius e. won both the 100 and 200 metres sprint.
2. What does the blogger think was the best thing during the opening ceremony?
a. the British humour b. the volunteers c. the Queen's appearance
3. How does the blogger feel about the British athletes' performance?
a. disappointed b. surprised c. proud
7. How did the London Olympics compare to the Beijing Olympics, according to the blogger?
a. It was better organised, c. It was not as well
but the atmosphere b. It was very similar. organised, but there was
wasn't as good. a better atmosphere.
8. What did the blogger say changed about Londoners during the Olympics?
c. They talked to each other
a. They volunteered. b. They watched new sports.
on the trains.
Discussion
What are your memories of the London Olympics 2012? Did your country win many medals?